The Lovemark Monument

This is the Lovemark: a unique canvas to express your feelings and a unique collective piece of architectural art at the same time! A landmark with a heart, a positive point of reference to inspire us, our kids and hopefully their kids – across geographies. That little love note you want to pass to your loved one will now have […]

3D Experience for the Blind

Scientists have used 3D printing technology to transform images taken from the Hubble Space Telescope into tactile “pictures” for the blind. Astronomers Carol Christian and Antonella Nota of the Space Telescope Science Institute are experimenting with 3D models as a means of aiding education for people who cannot study visual images. “We want to make sure that [users] can experience […]

Doctor on Demand

Anyone who’s ever spent an hour in a doctor’s office only to have their lingering cough be diagnosed as a virus that just needs to be waited out knows the hassle incurred by minor medical issues. Doctor on Demand, a new smartphone service, gives patients an easy way to get a professional medical opinion. For a fee of $40, the […]

Foldable Wooden Shelf

Reminiscent of a compressible paper model, the ‘stockwerk’ shelf by german designer meike harde appears to negate its material properties. the solid wood structure becomes a foldable object due to cuts in its side walls, which act as an alternative to plug and screw connections. needing no assembly itself, the piece is delivered as a flat-pack item, ready to be […]

P.O.V. Mounting System

P.O.V. Kit mounting system allows the user to mount their GoPro camera directly on any backpack, belt or strap, meaning the video points-of-view are as limitless as the wearer’s creativity. The first ultra-versatile video mount of its kind. P.O.V. Kit turns any backpack strap, belt or strap-like object into a mount for a GoPro or any P.O.V. video device.

Stepladder Chair

This hybrid between a chair and stepladder is so simple and clever – I wish I had thought of it. Designed by Maarten Olden for Altrex, it is perfect for a small space. It’s attractive, utilitarian and it folds flat. Here is how designer describes it: “Usit originated in the desire to create a stepladder that fits into a contemporary interior. Today’s […]

Lesbian Dating App

Entrepreneur Robyn Exton recognized a flaw in most lesbian dating apps: specifically, that many are replicas of dating apps for gay men. To better serve the female gay community, Exton created Dattch, a lesbian dating service where users reflect themselves through Pinterest-style image boards. Additionally, a Would You Rather feature matches users by displaying a picture of another Dattch woman and an alternative, […]

Copenhagen Wheel Hybrid E-Bikes

Smart, responsive and elegant, the Copenhagen Wheel is a new emblem for urban mobility. It transforms ordinary bicycles quickly into hybrid e-bikes that also function as mobile sensing units. The Copenhagen Wheel allows you to capture the energy dissipated while cycling and braking and save it for when you need a bit of a boost. It also maps pollution levels, traffic congestion, and road […]